Structural shielding design for a gamma ray stereotactic body radiotherapy system

J Radiol Prot. 2006 Sep;26(3):301-8. doi: 10.1088/0952-4746/26/3/004. Epub 2006 Aug 22.

Abstract

An OUR-QGD gamma ray stereotactic body radiotherapy system (body knife), made in China, is described. According to its structure and the principle of gamma radiation revolved on a focus, the energy distribution of scattered radiation in its treatment room is calculated. The structural shielding of the wall, roof, and door for a certain treatment room is calculated according to the local radiation protection law.

MeSH terms

  • China
  • Cobalt Radioisotopes
  • Gamma Rays*
  • Humans
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation Protection / methods*
  • Radiometry
  • Radiosurgery / instrumentation*
  • Scattering, Radiation
  • Stereotaxic Techniques

Substances

  • Cobalt Radioisotopes